Lophopetalum pallidum
{{Short description|Species of tree}}
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| status = LC
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| genus = Lophopetalum
| species = pallidum
| authority = M.A.Lawson
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{{Species list
| Solenospermum pallidum | (M.A.Lawson) Loes
| Lophopetalum curtisii | King
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Lophopetalum pallidum is a tree in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet pallidum means 'pale', referring to the leaves when dry.
Description
Lophopetalum pallidum grows up to {{convert|45|m|-1}} tall, with a trunk diameter of up to {{cvt|80|cm|in|-1}}. The scaly bark is grey. The leathery leaves are obovate to elliptic and measure up to {{cvt|11|cm|0}} long. The flowers are in {{plantgloss|panicle|panicles}}. The fruits measure up to {{cvt|15|cm|0}} long.
Distribution and habitat
Lophopetalum pallidum is native to Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Its habitat is in lowland forest, to elevations of {{cvt|200|m|-2}}.
Uses
Lophopetalum multinervium is harvested for its timber, which is used locally. In Malaysia, the species is used for arrow poison.
References
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{{cite POWO |title=Lophopetalum pallidum M.A.Lawson |id=161755-1 |access-date=28 July 2024}}
{{cite book |last1=Kochummen |first=K.M. |date=1995 |contribution=Lophopetalum Wight ex Arn. |editor1-last=Soepadmo |editor1-first= E. |editor-link1=Engkik Soepadmo |editor2-last=Wong |editor2-first=K.M. |title=Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak |volume=1 |pages=135–136 |publisher=Forest Research Institute Malaysia |isbn=983-9592-34-3}}
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Category:Flora of Peninsular Malaysia
Category:Plants described in 1875
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